Defense expert: Autopsy report supports Corbetts account Oct 29, 2008
The case is being retried because the first trial earlier this year resulted in a hung jury. Prosecutors allege Corbett acted unjustifiably by shooting the victim as he was in the process of kneeling to surrender. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Gang leader murder trial ends with a hung jury Oct 28, 2008
In a phone call from the Mercer County Correction Center on Friday, Negrete, who is being held on $2 million bail, told a reporter that he believes a hung jury will help acquit him in the next trial because his lawyer now knows the prosecutor's strategy. Negrete, who maintains his innocence, testified in his own defense and blamed the violence on the gang's chairman, Esmeraldo "Esmo" Rodriguez. (NJ.com -- Times)
Lawyers Disbarred for Role in Fen-Phen Settlement Oct 25, 2008
A previous trial ended in July with a hung jury. A third attorney. (Law.com)
Second trial now underway Oct 24, 2008
Corbett s case went to trial in February and March, and it resulted in a hung jury. During jury selection for the first trial, there was a jury pool of 141 people. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Mirren, Irons to film in Hawaii Oct 23, 2008
Hung jury ends Spears trial. LOS ANGELES Britney Spears has a license to go free. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Sex-assault trial ends in hung jury Oct 23, 2008
LEWISTOWN (GHNS) A Fulton County sex-assault trial ended late Tuesday night in a hung jury. Jurors deliberated for more than five hours Tuesday before telling Judge Ed Danner they would not be able to reach a verdict. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Arnold man is charged in crash Oct 23, 2008
The disputed facts led to a hung jury in January 2007. The Calaveras County District Attorney's Office ultimately decided not to retry the case and dismissed the charge against Mann in March. (The Union Democrat)
Prosecutor describes shooting victim as 'passive' Oct 23, 2008
Corbett's first trial ended in a mistrial in March because of a hung jury. At a pretrial hearing earlier this week, Woods said he intended to tell jurors of Dominguez's good character, and on Wednesday he told them that he hoped to show that through witnesses, including a woman who had employed Dominguez previously near New York City. (AZCentral -- News)
Britney Rocks Ring Oct 22, 2008
Fresh off the double good news that her 'Womanizer' single is Number One on the Billboard charts and her misdemeanor driving trial has ended in a hung jury, Britney Spears was spotted wearing a symbol of her troubled, turbulent recent past: a ring that her former paparazzi boyfriend Adnan Ghalib made for her ... Prosecutors decline to retry the singer after a trial resulted in a hung jury. (Fox News)
Tom Cruise's Runaway Mom 'Dead' to Friends Oct 22, 2008
Prosecutors decline to retry the singer after a trial resulted in a hung jury. The men in the SUV "felt surprise, shock, fear and panic" when the actress took the wheel. (Yahoo News -- Celebrity Couples)
2 from county sitting on jury for Border Patrol agent's trial Oct 22, 2008
Corbett s case went to trial in February and March, and it resulted in a mistrial due to a hung jury. During jury selection for the first trial, there was a jury pool of 141 people. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Police reject Newman criticism Oct 21, 2008
In Ngo's second trial, which ended in a hung jury, Mr Kaldas also said he had conducted only two interviews with Mr Ranse. The inquiry is investigating - among other issues - whether all records of interview with Mr Ranse were properly disclosed to the defence, and if not, whether this made Ngo's conviction unsafe. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Trial restarts today for Border Patrol agent Oct 21, 2008
The judge made a similar ruling on the tattoo and good character evidence for the first trial in this case, which took place in February and March and resulted in a mistrial due to a hung jury. Bury also decided the defense is not allowed to introduce evidence that the victim possessed a medication that looked similar to a stimulant. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Border agent being retried in migrant's shooting Oct 21, 2008
Agent Nicholas Corbett goes on trial again Tuesday in federal court in the fatal shooting of an illegal immigrant after a hung jury forced a mistrial in March. Corbett is charged with second degree murder, manslaughter and negligent homicide in the January 2007 fatal shooting of Francisco Javier Dominguez Rivera of Puebla, Mexico. (AZCentral -- News)
Mendenhall girl's family speaks out Oct 19, 2008
And there was the possibility of another hung jury. "We weren't ready to roll the dice on it," the father said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Nichols' ex-lawyer: 'something wrong with this guy' Oct 18, 2008
Nichols was emboldened because he had testified in his first rape trial and that had ended in a hung jury, Hazen said. Nichols had turned down a plea deal, which Barnes had agreed to, that would give him 15 years in prison instead of the 25 or more years he was likely to get if convicted which Hazen told Nichols he expected. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bengals' Henry surprised by 'Pacman' suspension Oct 16, 2008
The charge was dropped over the summer after his trial ended in a hung jury. The latest suspension was a reminder to Henry that he has no margin for error with Goodell. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Court encore Oct 15, 2008
His first trial ended with a hung jury. After deliberating for two weeks, the jurors told the court they were split 10 to two in favour of a guilty verdict. (BBC News -- Americas)
FBI chief from civil rights era dies at 94 Oct 14, 2008
Trial ended in hung juryThe federal trial ended in a hung jury for Edgar Ray Killen, a part-time preacher and saw mill operator. However, the case was reopened decades later and Killen was convicted of manslaughter in state court in 2005 and sentenced to 60 years in prison. (MSNBC -- Race)
FBI agent Roy Moore dies, probed rights crimes Oct 14, 2008
The federal trial ended in a hung jury for Edgar Ray Killen, a part-time preacher and saw mill operator. However, the case was reopened decades later and Killen was convicted of manslaughter in state court in 2005 and sentenced to 60 years in prison. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Reese trial has second hung jury Oct 11, 2008
Saturday, October 11, 2008. Published: Saturday, October 11, 2008 12:05 AM CDT For the second time, the jury in the case involving former V. Robinson Head Start employee Tim Reese could not make a decision. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Ngo blames lawyers over final trial Oct 8, 2008
After an inquest, aborted trial and a hung jury, Ngo - once the deputy mayor of Fairfield - was convicted by a NSW Supreme Court jury of arranging Mr Newman's murder. Two other men tried alongside Ngo as the shooter and escape car driver were found not guilty. (The Age)
Ngo testifies at his murder review Oct 8, 2008
Ngo, who appeared calm during his testimony yesterday, was convicted at a third trial in June 2001, after the first trial was aborted and the second ended in a hung jury. He has been granted a review after new evidence raised doubt about the conviction. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Party's over for O.J. Oct 7, 2008
"He's been predicting a hung jury," one close observer said. Maybe he was planning on hanging them himself. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Cher canceled two more shows at CAESARS PALACE... Oct 6, 2008
"He's been predicting a hung jury," said Ramos, who attended the trial and provided expert commentary on Crivello's show, "The Sicilians" on Fox Sports Radio KBAD-AM, 920. "The first thing that popped into my head," Ramos said, "was Sandy Murphy." He was referring to Murphy's overconfidence the day the jury began deliberating in 2000 when she and Rick Tabish were accused of killing casino operator Ted Binion in 1998. (The Drudge Report)
Shooting For The Star Oct 4, 2008
The case was ultimately dismissed after Henrys trial ended in a hung jury, with six of eight jurors voting to acquit him. The Bengals re-signed Henry on Aug. 19. (BengalsInsider.com)
In their own words Oct 3, 2008
Pettigrews first trial ended in a hung jury. Capt. Roy Seeman acknowledged that the verdict has forced the Sheriffs Office to reconsider its protocol. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
OJ jury to hear closing arguments... Oct 3, 2008
"I feel there will be a hung jury," star prosecution witness Thomas Riccio said after both prosecutors and defense lawyers rested their cases Wednesday. Simpson and co-defendant Clarence "C.J." Stewart face five years to life in prison if convicted of kidnapping, or mandatory prison time if convicted of armed robbery. (The Drudge Report)
Tax clerk guilty Oct 3, 2008
The first trial in the case that of former clerk Mary Jane McClain, 52, of Leland ended in a hung jury last month. Attorney General Jim Hood has said he will seek a retrial for McClain. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Video technician back on stand today Sep 25, 2008
An earlier trial had ended in a hung jury, but Pauls said she heard Nichols tell prosecutor Ash Joshi that he was doing a better job than the first time. The former guard said Nichols was so cagey, he tried to create a mistrial while she was escorting him to the courtroom by trying to let a juror in the hallway see him in handcuffs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
I-Team: Charges May Be Dismissed in Medical Mafia Case Sep 20, 2008
Then, after a hung jury, he dismissed the rest of the charges against Gage because the U.S. Attorney refused to grant immunity to a defense witness, Dr. Mark Kabins. According to law enforcement sources, Kabins is one of the main targets of the four year investigation, so prosecutors say there is no way they would ever give him immunity to testify in defense of Noel Gage. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
News Digest: Sep 16, 2008
The first trial of Commission Chairman David Ferdinand ended in a hung jury in August. Ferdinand is charged with a misdemeanor after police confiscated a revolver at the airport on Feb. 28. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Ex-judge mediating Wecht case Sep 13, 2008
The first trial against Dr. Wecht, 77, of Squirrel Hill, ended with a hung jury in April. Judge Lewis said he could not comment on the mediation efforts. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Jury finds man guilty in club killing trial Sep 12, 2008
Back in July, the trial ended with a hung jury, too. Prosecutors said a sole juror was behind that failure to reach a decision. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Ellard saga a case study of the justice system going terribly wrong Sep 10, 2008
A third trial ended in a hung jury, and that suggests that the evidence might not be as strong as the Crown would like. But this latest appeal raises another issue, one that has plagued the justice system for some time -- the adequacy of the trial judge's charge to the jury. (Vancouver Sun)
Jury finds Gillette woman not guilty in molestation case Sep 7, 2008
The verdict, handed down Friday in District Court, came more than two months after Pettigrews first trial ended in a hung jury. The trial hinged on Pettigrews alleged confession to Campbell County Sheriffs deputies. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Virk family reels as Ellard wins fourth trial in beating death Sep 7, 2008
A second trial ended in a hung jury, with a lone juror holding out against a guilty verdict. Ms. Ellard was convicted again by a jury in 2005 and sentenced to life imprisonment without parole eligibility for seven years. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Book on Nichols alleges threats Sep 6, 2008
And he cites mistakes by himself, the DA s Office, police, the Fulton Sheriff s Office and court officials before and during the two rape trials, one ending with a hung jury and the other with Nichols escape from the Fulton County Courthouse. He also details the hours after Nichols escaped. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Court: Wecht can be retried Sep 6, 2008
Even though the government immediately said it would retry Dr. Wecht when the hung jury was declared in April, yesterday when asked if that was still the case, U.S. Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan refused to answer the question ... The first trial, which began in January, ended with a hung jury April 8. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Home invasion suspect takes plea deal Aug 30, 2008
TRENTON -- Four months after her robbery and sexual assault trial ended in a hung jury, Cynthia Anderson yesterday pleaded guilty to hindering apprehension in a bizarre home invasion case. The 34-year-old city woman, who tearfully proclaimed her innocence during yesterday's hearing, was sentenced to time served. (NJ.com -- Times)
Grand Jury Vs. Trial Jury Aug 28, 2008
There cannot be any differences in opinion, otherwise a hung jury ensues and the judge has the option of declaring either a mistrial or a hung jury. Both juries have different responsibilities during their time of service. (Suite101.com)
Jury I00004000mpasse Triggers Mistrial Aug 28, 2008
A former altar boy's sex abuse lawsuit seeking millions in damages from the Vermont Roman Catholic Diocese ended Wednesday with a hung jury and a mistrial. Members of the jury say they all agreed that the diocese should pay damages to the former altar boy who was molested by a Vermont priest 30 years ago. (WCAX.com, VT)
Lawyers in fen-phen settlement case hoping to be released Aug 23, 2008
The first trial in the case ended with a hung jury, and a third defendant was found not guilty. Information from: The Cincinnati Enquirer. (FOX19.com, OH)
4 political careers hinge on actions in mayor's legal mess Aug 23, 2008
So Cox could then say he brought the curtain down on this too-long-running drama for Michigan, spared Democrat Granholm from time-consuming hearings and a difficult decision and opened the door for Worthy to strike a bargain with former Mayor Kilpatrick, saving her office a lot of time and money -- and maybe even the risk of losing her perjury-obstruction case to a hung jury or some other outcome. He also eliminates the possibility that a jury might decide the mayor's hands-on approach to a... (Detroit Free Press)
Teacher Convicted Of Making Meth Aug 21, 2008
A jury found Jeff Scheidemantel guilty yesterday on one count, but there was a hung jury on the second count of possession of materials for making meth. Prosecutors said Scheidemantel also looked up recipes to make the drug; however, they were not able to prove he had the intent to make the drug in his classroom. (KERO 23, CA)
Mistrial in road rage death Aug 20, 2008
Hausleiter said he was uncertain how District Attorney Paul Howard s office would respond to the hung jury. Howard said, based upon conversations with Snook s family and with jurors following the case, he would reevaluate the DA office s strategy and decide whether to retry the case. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Lawyers question majority verdict trial Aug 19, 2008
Far from saving court time, majority jury verdicts were also guaranteed to generate more appeals which would be just as time consuming as having to re-hear cases because of a hung jury. Mr Coburn said a decision to allow judge-only trials for complex or notorious cases carried a suitable safeguard in that the accused had to agree to it, but again was open to change at a later date. (The Age)
False testimony leads judge to throw out L.A. case Aug 19, 2008
Eady's first trial ended with a hung jury. Eady's lawyer had confronted LAPD detective David Friedrich, the prosecution's key witness, with recordings of radio communications that contradicted his testimony. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Former deputy tries to move on Aug 15, 2008
The first trial ended in a hung jury. "It's been a tough 18 months," Amador said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Ngo sees the outside after years in supermax Aug 14, 2008
Ngo, a councillor on Fairfield Council, was convicted of involvement in the murder after one aborted trial and one hung jury. Ngo was jailed for life in 2001 for ordering the killing, but two men accused of being the driver and the gunman were acquitted. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Katrina transplant convicted in Texas Aug 13, 2008
The trial ended in a hung jury, and prosecutors subsequently dismissed the charges against Allen. Prosecutors also scrapped the deal with Coleman. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Junior detectives investigate, prosecute murder Aug 12, 2008
The CSI Academy, which gives middle schoolers in grades sixth, seventh and eighth grade a hands-on chance to experience the world of crime scene investigation, began Wednesday at Southwestern Michigan College and concluded Friday in Cass County Court with a murder trial and a hung jury. Judge Leigh Rogner, left, and attorneys Liz Rapalee and Frank Machnik with some of the participants of the annual CSI Academy. (Dowagiac News, MI)
How Wecht served 2 sides in malpractice suit Aug 10, 2008
However, the prosecution chose not to introduce any of the Santello evidence and did not call Dr. Chauhan to testify in Dr. Wecht's trial, which ended with a hung jury in April. Last week, a three-judge panel of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral argument on why the charges should be dismissed, based on a defense claim that the trial judge, Arthur J. Schwab, failed to follow proper procedure in declaring a mistrial. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Murder-For-Hire Victim's Car Brought Into Courtroom Aug 8, 2008
The first trial ended in a hung jury with most jurors favoring acquittal. The second ended after detectives investigating an unrelated drug case found a gun in a Puyallup home. (KIRO TV, WA)
New Trial Date For Naveed Haq Aug 7, 2008
The first trial for Naveed Haq ended in June in a hung jury. The 32-year-old Tri-Cities is pleading not guilty by reason of insanity to charges of murder and attempted murder. (Q13.com, WA)
Two Genesis founders avoid jail sentences Aug 6, 2008
After a trial ended in a hung jury last year, the District Attorney's Office agreed in June to drop most charges in exchange for no-contest pleas. Bernard pleaded to two felonies: theft by embezzlement and tax evasion. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Judges hear Wecht oppose retrial Aug 5, 2008
David R. Fine argued to the court that Judge Schwab failed to follow specific federal court procedure that required him to consult with counsel in declaring the hung jury, poll the jury and canvass for alternatives to a mistrial. The appellate judges interrupted Mr. Fine almost immediately, with Judge Van Antwerpen asking why the defense didn't object to the procedures Judge Schwab used at the time. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
DA will retry off-duty cop assault case Aug 5, 2008
The decision comes less than two weeks after the first trial of Kelvin Montgomery ended with a hung jury. Jurors could not reach a verdict on whether Montgomery assaulted Casper police officer Mark Cutrell at Elixirs bar in downtown Casper on March 16. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Wecht's attorneys claim double jeopardy Aug 4, 2008
This time, Dr. Wecht's defense will argue that Judge Schwab erred in declaring a mistrial in April following the declaration of a hung jury after 10 days of deliberation. They will also argue that their client should not be retried on 41 counts of misusing his public office for private gain based on double jeopardy. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Appeals court: Wecht jurors must be identified Aug 3, 2008
His trial ended in a hung jury in April, and his lawyers hope to avert a new trial on double-jeopardy grounds. Arguments on that issue are scheduled for Monday. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Wecht jurors' names must be made public Aug 2, 2008
Dr. Wecht's first trial ended with a hung jury in April. The government plans to retry him, but activity in the case is on hold pending an appeal -- also at the 3rd Circuit -- which will be argued Monday in Pittsburgh before the same panel of judges. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Hazelwood man guilty of raping 3 young girls Aug 1, 2008
One of the victims testified against Mr. Pruitt at a 2006 trial that resulted in a hung jury. Since then, two more came forward, and the case was retried. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Hung jury leads to mistrial in murder case Jul 31, 2008
Vol. 13, Issue 212 - Wednesday, July 30, 2008. Deadlocked jury leads to mistrial in murder case. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
REGION: Cop charged in Oceanside shooting Jul 30, 2008
Ill be conservative and say not guilty 50%, hung jury 30%, plea barging 10%, guilty 10. The DA has filed an interesting charge one normally reserved for revelers, can shooters, drunks shooting up lawn mowers, accidental shootings, shooting your neighbors fence and I believe one which someone also must be injured directly or indirectly by the action. (North County Times)
Suit challenges defense by contract Jul 27, 2008
Henderson said she represented one defendant in a child-cruelty case that she took to trial and got a hung jury. When the case was over, Henderson figured, the contract paid her about $2 an hour for all the time she devoted to that case. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
